TangraMagic is
a 10-piece puzzle in a frame that can be configured
into 15
original tangram paradoxes. It is
formed from 1 set of Tangram puzzle and 2 L-shaped
pieces. The basic principle is simple, but don't
let that fool you. One of the puzzle pieces is a
small square with or without which the puzzle can
be assembled. It somehow seems to take up the same
amount of space either way -- if you do it right!

• Print
or reproduce the TangraMagic puzzle below and paste
the copy onto cardboard or any other cuttable material
(if you are crafty enough, you can make the puzzle
from wood). Then cut out the 10 pieces of the puzzle
along the cutting lines. Your puzzle is now ready
to be played! Optional: you may
also cut out a rectangular frame in which the puzzle
pieces have to be laid. (Continue
now to page
3)

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journal is
an interactive review devoted to entertaining & involving
the readers with puzzles, recreational mathematics
and visual creativity. This journal is published
for an audience without a specific math background.
Each issue covers a broad range of mental and hands-on activities
for the reader to enjoy!